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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 428623, member: 5833"]Are they piano baby size? I'd stay away from brushes with stiff bristles for fear of scratching the paint. Spit is a good enzymatic cleaner. Maybe if you were spitting mad you could collect enough to do the job. I use all the methods mentioned when cleaning cameos. Most often I soak in water with a bit of dish washing liquid and after the grime loosens up go at it with a child's toothbrush. Sometimes I'll start with a piece by rubbing baking soda toothpaste in with a fingertip, then brushing. If after rinsing it needs more attention, I may repeat an application of toothpaste, or move on to the soapy water soak. I always advise against any toothpaste that claims to be a whitening formula. If you've cleaned them before, at least you know the paint is not water soluble, yes?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 428623, member: 5833"]Are they piano baby size? I'd stay away from brushes with stiff bristles for fear of scratching the paint. Spit is a good enzymatic cleaner. Maybe if you were spitting mad you could collect enough to do the job. I use all the methods mentioned when cleaning cameos. Most often I soak in water with a bit of dish washing liquid and after the grime loosens up go at it with a child's toothbrush. Sometimes I'll start with a piece by rubbing baking soda toothpaste in with a fingertip, then brushing. If after rinsing it needs more attention, I may repeat an application of toothpaste, or move on to the soapy water soak. I always advise against any toothpaste that claims to be a whitening formula. If you've cleaned them before, at least you know the paint is not water soluble, yes?[/QUOTE]
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